Man, the Super Bowl is just around the corner, and you know what that means – it’s time to start thinking about the most important part of any game day: the food! This year, I wanted to go all out with a spread of delicious, easy-to-eat finger foods that would keep my guests happy from kickoff to the final whistle. So, I started brainstorming and scouring the internet for some inspiration. I really dug around, let me tell you.
First things first, I made a list of classic Super Bowl snacks. You can’t go wrong with the crowd-pleasers, right? I decided on chicken wings, because, duh, they’re a staple. But I wanted to do something a little different, so instead of regular buffalo wings, I whipped up a batch with a sweet and spicy glaze that I found online. It involved some brown sugar, sriracha, and a few other goodies. Sounded pretty simple, so I went for it.
- Chicken wings (with a twist!)
- Pizza
- Some kind of dip
Next, I tackled the pizza. Now, I could have just ordered in, but where’s the fun in that? I rolled up my sleeves and made my own dough. It was surprisingly easy, just some flour, water, yeast, and a little elbow grease. For the toppings, I kept it simple: some good ol’ pepperoni and cheese. Nothing too complicated.
Now, you gotta have some kind of dip at a Super Bowl party, it’s the law. I found a recipe for a white chili that uses rotisserie chicken, which seemed like a good way to save some time. I figured I could just pick one up from the store on the way home. It also had some kick to it, which I liked. Sounded easy enough!
And because I wanted something a bit fancier, I decided to make some crostini. Black olives, garlic, and bacon? Yes, please! This recipe made a ton, like 36 of them, so I knew there’d be plenty to go around. I am sure it is going to be a hit!
To round things out, I grabbed some pre-made mini grilled cheese sandwiches from the freezer section. I know, I know, it’s not homemade, but sometimes you gotta cut corners. Plus, who doesn’t love a good grilled cheese? Seriously, it is a big hit.
I laid everything out on the table about an hour before kickoff, and it looked amazing, if I do say so myself. The wings were a huge hit, and the white chili was surprisingly popular. Even the store-bought grilled cheese disappeared pretty quickly!
All in all, it was a pretty successful Super Bowl party, at least food-wise. My friends were happy, I was happy, and we all got to enjoy the game with full bellies. Now that’s what I call a win!